Manager Life Cycle Project Management

Compensation

$111,597.70 - $187,445.49

(Based on Experience)

Summary

Work collaboratively with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Director and the CIP Team to achieve CIP delivery outcomes. Responsible for developing and managing a team of Lifecycle Project Managers (LPM’s) to achieve CIP Delivery project management objectives and outcomes. Manage planning, coordinating, and controlling a portfolio of projects from inception to completion. Produce functionally and financially viable project results on time within authorized cost and to the required quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple LPMs, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, appropriating training, and mentorship plans, and making hiring and performance management recommendations
• Lead the LPMs in establishing critical metrics in the execution of the CIP portfolio of projects, utilizing information systems to maximize operational performance
• Support LPMs activities of financial planning, performance measurement, and reporting practices in compliance with the CIP Program Management Plan (PMP), corporate and legislative requirements, and CIP goals and objectives
• Lead adherence to compliance with corporate and legislative requirements to meet operational, environmental, and health and safety standards
• Validate that LPMs within the team are delivering CIP projects according to the processes and procedures in the PMP
• Support LPMs working collaboratively with partners within the Business Units, including effectively leveraging technical expertise and operational knowledge within Water and Wastewater
• Leveraging the expertise of the Business Unit engineering and technical leads to analyze and determine resolutions for complex construction/design problems
• Foster communication between LPMs and project stakeholders, helping stakeholder priorities be reflected in CIP project scopes
• Assist LPMs and other CIP Delivery Team Members in resolving issues with Contractors in addressing contractor project delivery issues
• Escalate cross-program issues and strategic issues affecting the project portfolio to the Business Unit Directors and CIP Director as required
• Review, evaluate and approve, as authorized, claims for changes and/or changed conditions working within the change management process to keep project timelines
• Review and evaluate alignment to schedules, scope, and cost plans
• Work collaboratively with CIP Delivery Team Program Controls staff to monitor contractor progress and compare with the approved integrated schedule, working with the LPMs to address performance issues when required
• Approve the program’s progress against organizational strategy and its objectives
• Implement procedures to assist LPMs in performing their work
• Keep CIP Group informed regarding project issues and provide possible resolutions

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicant must:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or business administration from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with public utilities with at least five (5) years of experience in a management role
• Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Development Unit

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Municipal Water and/or Wastewater project experience or verifiable professional engineering (civil, chemical, sanitary, environmental, mechanical, or electrical) work experience

• Project Management Professional TM Certification from a recognized accredited body

Other Requirements

• Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Essential Requirements

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires extensive computer use and extended time seated in meetings. This position also requires the ability to walk through plants and facilities.

Environmental Working Requirements:

May work in an office, plant, or field environment. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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